HB 193-FN (2009): establishing a fee for certification of reduced ignition propensity cigarettes.
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HB 193-FN (2009)
establishing a fee for certification of reduced ignition propensity cigarettes.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 122
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee held work sessions on March 6, 2009 and March 16, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–8 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0823h). The committee's amendment (0823h) was adopted on a division vote 195–149 on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 191–155. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1520s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1520s (Rep Almy)” on a division vote 193–147. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 22, 2009, making it Chapter 122 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. John DeJoie (D - Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Michael Bartlett (D - Merr 11)
- Rep. William Stetson (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Everett Weare (R - Rock 14)
- Rep. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- March 6, 2009, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- March 16, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 201
- March 18, 2009, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
- May 5, 2009, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 100
Votes
- March 24, 2009, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 195, nays 149, passed
- March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0823h — yeas 191, nays 155, passed
- May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1520s} — voice vote, passed
- May 20, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1520s (Rep Almy) — yeas 193, nays 147, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Ways and Means
- January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 10:30 AM LOB 202
- March 6, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/6/2009 11:15 AM LOB 202
- March 16, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/16/2009 10:00 AM LOB 201
- March 18, 2009: Executive Session: 3/18/2009 9:00 AM LOB 202 (Continued 3/19/09 9:00 AM LOB 202 If Needed)
- March 19, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0823h for Mar 24 RC (vote 12-8)
- March 19, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0823h
- March 24, 2009: Amendment #0823h Adopted, DIV 195-149
- March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0823h: MA DIV 191-155
- April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
- May 5, 2009: Hearing;May 5, 2009, Room 100, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC22
- May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1520s} [05/13/09]; SC23
- May 13, 2009: Committee Amendment {1520s}, AA, VV
- May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1520s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 20, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1520s (Rep Almy): MA DIV 193-147
- May 20, 2009: Enrolled
- May 27, 2009: Enrolled
- June 22, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/22/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0122